Prebiotic Food: Broccoli and White Bean Soup

Light and refreshing, full of prebiotic fiber, and quick to make, broccoli and white bean soup is a warm bowl of creaminess the whole family will enjoy. This soup is delightfully creamy yet contains no dairy. My trick to making dairy-free creamy soups is to include a starchy vegetable such as potatoes or white beans, and puree a portion of the soup base.

Broccoli is considered to be a prebiotic food along with garlic and onion. Legumes (such as beans) are also a high fiber prebiotic food which makes this combination a super power for digestive health. Prebiotic foods work synergistically with probiotics to maintain a diverse, healthy supply of gut flora (good bacteria) and are incredibly important for your overall wellbeing.

Clean eating, for me, includes cooking with a no-waste approach whenever I can. The base of this soup uses the stem of the broccoli as well as the florets for colorful flavor so nothing is wasted. Less food waste in the kitchen equates to a lower cost per plate. This budget friendly meal can be made for well under two dollars per serving.